Welcome to the Calendar Page of RentalTide! This guide will help you navigate and utilize all the features available on the Calendar Page, ensuring you effectively monitor and manage your bookings through a dynamic and interactive calendar interface.
Introduction
The Calendar Page provides a visual representation of all your bookings, allowing you to easily track and manage reservations over time. By displaying bookings on a calendar interface, you can quickly identify scheduling patterns, avoid overlaps, and ensure optimal resource allocation.
Dashboard Overview
Upon accessing the Calendar Page, you'll encounter the following key components:
Dashboard Header: Displays the page title and a brief description of its purpose.
Interactive Calendar: A dynamic calendar that showcases all your bookings as events.
Loading and Error Indicators: Visual cues to inform you when data is being fetched or if any issues occur during data retrieval.
Using the Calendar
Viewing Bookings
Your bookings are displayed on the calendar as events, each representing a specific reservation. These events include essential details such as the boat name and the renter's name.
Event Details:
Title: Combines the boat name and the renter's first and last name (e.g., "Sea Breeze - John Doe").
Date and Time: Indicates the start and end times of the booking.
Usage Tips:
Color Coding: Different types of bookings or statuses may be color-coded for easy identification.
Hover Information: Hovering over an event may display additional details about the booking.
Navigating the Calendar
The calendar interface allows you to switch between different views to better manage and analyze your bookings.
Views Available:
Month View: Displays all bookings for the selected month.
Week View: Focuses on bookings within a specific week.
Day View: Provides a detailed view of bookings for a single day.
How to Navigate:
Switching Views:
Locate the view toggle buttons typically found at the top of the calendar.
Click on the desired view (Month, Week, Day) to switch accordingly.
Navigating Dates:
Use the Previous and Next buttons to move between months, weeks, or days based on the current view.
Click on the Today button to quickly return to the current date.
Usage Tips:
Zoom In/Out: Some calendar implementations allow you to zoom in for more detail or zoom out for a broader overview.
Date Picker: Utilize any available date picker to jump directly to a specific date.
Interacting with Bookings
Engage with your bookings directly from the calendar to access more detailed information or perform specific actions.
Selecting a Booking:
Click on a booking event to view more details.
This action will redirect you to the booking's detailed page (e.g.,
/bookings/{rentalId}).
Usage Tips:
Quick Access: Clicking on an event provides a fast way to access and manage individual bookings without navigating through multiple pages.
Consistency: Ensure that the booking details are up-to-date to reflect accurate information on the calendar.
Understanding Booking Details
When you select a booking from the calendar, you'll be redirected to a detailed view of that booking. This page includes comprehensive information such as:
Booking ID: Unique identifier for the booking.
Customer Information: Details about the renter, including name, contact information, and billing address.
Boat Information: Specifics about the boat reserved, including name, description, and location.
Booking Duration: Start and end times of the reservation.
Financial Details: Total price, fees, discounts, and subtotal.
Booking Status: Current status of the booking (e.g., Booked, Completed, Cancelled).
Additional Records: Any associated records like maintenance logs or special requests.
Usage Tips:
Edit or Manage Booking: Depending on your permissions, you may have options to edit, cancel, or perform other actions related to the booking.
Review History: Check any historical data or records associated with the booking for a comprehensive overview.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How do I switch between different calendar views?
Answer: Use the view toggle buttons (Month, Week, Day) located at the top of the calendar to switch between different views.
2. Why are some bookings not appearing on the calendar?
Answer: Ensure that the selected date range includes the dates of the missing bookings. Also, verify that your account has the necessary permissions to view all bookings.
3. How can I access the details of a specific booking from the calendar?
Answer: Click on the booking event within the calendar. This will redirect you to the detailed booking page where you can view more information and perform actions.
4. The calendar isn't loading any bookings. What should I do?
Answer: Check your internet connection and ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access the Calendar Page. If the issue persists, try refreshing the page or contacting support.
5. Can I create or edit bookings directly from the calendar?
Answer: Currently, creating and editing bookings is done through dedicated pages. To manage a booking, click on the event in the calendar to access its detailed page.
6. How do I refresh the calendar to see the latest bookings?
Answer: Use the Refresh button, typically represented by a circular arrow icon, located near the top of the Calendar Page to reload the latest bookings data.
Troubleshooting
Issue 1: Calendar Not Displaying Any Bookings
Possible Cause: No bookings exist for the selected date range or there is a data fetching error.
Solution:
Ensure that there are bookings within the selected date range.
Click the Refresh button to reload the bookings data.
If bookings still do not appear, check your internet connection or contact support for further assistance.
Issue 2: Cannot Click on Booking Events
Possible Cause: Missing or insufficient permissions to view booking details.
Solution:
Verify that your account has the necessary permissions to access booking details.
If you believe you should have access, reach out to your system administrator or support team.
Issue 3: Calendar Page Loads Slowly or Not at All
Possible Cause: High volume of bookings causing performance issues or server-related problems.
Solution:
Try accessing the Calendar Page during off-peak hours.
Clear your browser cache and refresh the page.
If the problem persists, contact support to report the issue.
Issue 4: Bookings Are Displayed Incorrectly on the Calendar
Possible Cause: Data inconsistencies or timezone mismatches.
Solution:
Check the booking details to ensure dates and times are correct.
Verify that your system's timezone settings are properly configured.
Contact support if discrepancies continue.
Issue 5: Unable to Navigate to Booking Details from Calendar
Possible Cause: Broken link or routing issue.
Solution:
Ensure that the booking exists and has not been deleted.
Try accessing the booking details directly by navigating to
/bookings/{rentalId}if you know the Rental ID.Report the issue to support if the problem remains unresolved.